Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Saginaw, MI
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – Night Shift in Saginaw, MI (48602). Hospital respiratory job focused on ventilator management, critical care, pulmonary function testing, and patient transport. Saginaw offers a vibrant community with access to local amenities, beautiful parks, and nearby recreational opportunities such as hiking, boating, and cultural attractions. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere and convenient location while advancing your career with this Michigan travel respiratory opportunity.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,550 – $1,660
• Employment Type: Travel Contract (Travel Respiratory Therapist, RRT)
• Setting: Hospital — acute care / critical care support
• Shift: Night, 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Location: Saginaw, MI 48602 — Michigan respiratory jobs / hospital RT jobs
• Start Date: ASAP

Job Requirements

• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) – valid Respiratory Therapist license required
• Minimum 1 year of hospital-based Respiratory Therapist experience (ICU/critical care experience a plus)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Strong communication, patient education, and documentation skills

Key Responsibilities

• Provide intensive respiratory care and safe patient transport as medically prescribed
• Manage mechanical ventilation and ventilator settings; troubleshoot ventilator alarms and deliver ventilator care
• Evaluate patients, recommend treatment plans, and perform respiratory assessments
• Educate patients and families on respiratory treatments, equipment, and discharge instructions
• Perform physician-prescribed treatments using ventilatory equipment, oxygen/aerosol devices, and nebulizers
• Conduct chest physiotherapy, suctioning, oximetry, capnography, and routine chest x-ray reviews
• Perform 12-Lead EKGs, basic arrhythmia recognition, and pulmonary function studies (PFTs)
• Assist with procedures such as bronchoscopy, tracheostomy care, chest tube management, and arterial punctures (ABG sampling)
• Operate, maintain, and monitor mechanical ventilation equipment and other respiratory devices
• Accurately document treatments, patient responses, and respiratory therapy charges in the medical record
• Communicate effectively with physicians and participate in thorough shift-to-shift handoff reports
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support patient care and department operations

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Respiratory Therapist (RRT) in Saginaw, MI. This hospital RT role is ideal for clinicians seeking travel respiratory jobs, nights, and hands-on ventilator and critical care experience. Join our team and make an immediate impact—apply today!

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